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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for young life staff in the United States is $64,055.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $83,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Young Life Staff?

A Young Life Staff job involves working with young people to build relationships, share the Christian faith, and create a welcoming community. Staff members lead youth programs, mentor students, and often organize events like camps and clubs. They also engage with local churches and communities to support ministry efforts. The role requires strong leadership, relational skills, and a passion for working with teenagers.

What does a typical week look like for someone on Young Life Staff?

A typical week for Young Life Staff involves a mix of preparing and leading youth group meetings, building relationships with students through school visits or community events, and coordinating activities or retreats. You may spend time meeting with volunteers, collaborating with church partners, and handling program logistics or administrative tasks. Flexibility is key, as many events occur outside of standard office hours, such as evenings or weekends. You will often work both independently and as part of a supportive team, ensuring programs run smoothly and relational ministry goals are met.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Young Life Staff position, and why are they important?

To thrive as Young Life Staff, you need a passion for mentoring youth, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to facilitate group activities, often grounded in a bachelor's degree or experience in youth ministry. Familiarity with digital communication tools, event management platforms, and basic administrative systems is typically important for organizing outreach and tracking engagement. Excellent communication, empathy, flexibility, and resilience help you connect with students and build authentic relationships. These skills collectively enable you to effectively support, inspire, and guide young people in both individual and group settings.

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Infographic showing various Young Life Staff job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,055 per year, or $30.8 per hour.

Part time Student Staff I - Young Life serving Wichita Public Schools

Young Life

Wichita, KS • On-site

Part-time

Posted 9 days ago

Young Life rating

9.0

Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

2nd of 18 rated religious organizations

Job description

If you are currently on Young Life staff, please do not apply through this external jobs board. To apply for internal job opportunities, log in to Workday and use the Jobs Hub. Applying externally may delay your application and require you to resubmit internally.
Young Life requires all employees to sign a Statement of Faith. We recommend you read this statement before applying for any position.
Because of Young Life's exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws, and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life, specifically the Christian belief that each and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and, as such, is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporation,
Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who: (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord; and (b) subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith. Therefore, employees and volunteers of Young Life, during working and nonworking hours, shall: (i) be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization; (ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life, and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.
Ministry Functions:
Spiritual Development - "Following Jesus" includes prayer and spiritual disciplines, fellowship, growth and health and church relationships.
  • Develop a yearly personal growth plan that fosters a vibrant spiritual life including time for solitude, retreat, reflection, prayer and a sincere commitment to understanding God's Word.
  • Seek and maintain relationships and disciplines, in the context of active participation in a church community.
  • Actively participate in the spiritual life of the Young Life community.
  • Lead teams and individuals in spiritual development.

Leadership Development - "Equipping leaders, committee and staff" includes key volunteer care, recruiting, team building and training, supervision and vision casting.
  • Meet with your volunteer leaders and area leadership on a regular basis.
  • Learn to recruit and train new leaders to build a leadership team that reflects the community.
  • Model excellence in contact work, club, Campaigners and camping to other leaders.
  • Attend and be involved with area leadership as assigned.

Resource Development - "Fueling the ministry" includes events, major donor care, public relations (branding) and TDS team.
  • Raise financial support as directed and maintain good donor care practices.
  • Communicate ministry updates and progress to personal donor partners.
  • Assist with camp fundraisers and attend occasional committee and adult functions as assigned.

Direct Ministry - "Proclaiming and modeling" includes contact work, club, Campaigners and camp. Actively engage in all three levels of contact work.
  • Participate in leadership with a team to conduct a Young Life club and Campaigners/discipleship ministry with excellence.
  • Participate on a team to implement a summer and school-season camping strategy for a ministry.
  • Potentially serve on summer staff or assigned staff at a Young Life property with input and direction from the area director.

Ministry Support - "Taking care of business" includes accounting, administration, communication (internal), data management and strategic plan.
  • Adhere to all Young Life policies and procedures and maintain professionalism concerning office hours, dress, conduct and time management.
  • Learn to set yearly ministry and personal goals and objectives; review them on a regular basis.
  • Assist in the office administration when necessary and assigned.
  • Complete expense reports as necessary in a clear and timely fashion.
  • Perform other duties as assigned and congruent with gifts, experience and area needs.

Regional Training
  • At the regional director's prerogative, certain regional training events may be required.

Area Training
  • Work through job assignments under the supervision of the area director or assigned mentor (assignments may be adapted to fit individual needs and the area situation)
  • Receive individualized training supervised by the area director designed to develop personal spiritual maturity and enhance personal character.
  • Give particular focus to an individualized program to learn and gain competency in ministry skills (i.e. The 5 C's).
  • Become familiar with area strategy and ministry health as assigned by the area director.
  • Receive introduction to personal fund-raising principles, including familiarity with Basic Elements for Part-Time Staff
  • Take advantage of Young Life discipleship experiences (e.g. summer staff, discipleship focus, adventure camping).

Education:
  • Pursuing a college degree.

Qualifications Required For The Job:
Proven relational skills with both kids and adults.
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Job Specific Working Conditions:
In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is outlined below. This base pay range is for the U.S. and is not applicable to locations outside of the United States.
The anticipated part time salary rate for this position can range from $300-$500/mo depending on relevant education, experience, and location.

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